The show starred Matt Davis as a journalist named Jeff, who’s investigating his brother’s involvement with a TV show — also named Cult. The show-within-the-show had rabid viewers who took the obsession to murderous levels.

Cult — the real-life version — never found the same fanbase as its fictional counterpart. It was quickly moved from Tuesday nights to Fridays, following Nikita. After seven episodes, The CW cancelled Cult and pulled the remaining episodes from its schedule.